https://thehill.com/policy/internat...s-end-of-military-buildup-at-ukrainian-border Russia on Thursday said it would be ending its massive military buildup at the Ukrainian border, which has increased tensions with Ukraine, the United States and other Western countries. Russia said troops would be ordered to return to their bases by May 1, with Russian state media reporting the military had completed exercises being conducted near the border, according to Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu. The drills in Crimea, which occurred as recently as Thursday, included more than 60 ships, more than 10,000 troops, roughly 200 aircraft and 1,200 military vehicles, according to The Associated Press. It had prompted weeks of concern about a potential Russian invasion. Shoygu said Thursday, “The troops have shown their defense capability and I decided to complete the drills in the South and Western military districts.” The Russian buildup near the Ukrainian border was the largest since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and announced its support for pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Last week, Russia announced that it would close portions of the Black Sea near Crimea to foreign naval ships and state vessels through November and also said this week it would place restrictions on flights near Crimea, arguing that they did not yet meet international law, according to the AP. On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that satellite images showed Russia had moved more warplanes, troops and equipment near the Ukrainian border than it had initially said. The finding came a day after the European Union's top foreign policy minister, Josep Borrell, warned that amid all-time high tensions at the border, “a spark” could set off a war between the two countries. On Tuesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warned that the Russian military buildup was “expected to reach a combined force of over 120,000 troops,” and urged the U.S. and other Western countries to increase sanctions to put pressure on Moscow to pull back. Despite the announced pullback, Axios noted Thursday that tens of thousands of troops remain within striking distance of Ukraine, with tensions likely to persist. The Biden administration has aimed to take a tough stance on Russia, and on Wednesday U.S. diplomats met with Russian officials to discuss a recent series of sanctions between the two nations. Last week, the U.S. issued sweeping sanctions on Russia, responding in part to Moscow’s actions toward Ukraine, as well as Russia’s espionage operations and election interference. In response, Russia gave the U.S. a list of sanctioned American diplomats, though it was not clear exactly who was included. The Biden administration has said that it will continue to defend Ukraine, though Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Western nations that anyone who crosses a "red line" will be met with a harsh response.
If Putin is now Biden's bitch, and Trump is Putin's bitch, then That means, by extension, that Trump is also Biden's bitch. "Pimp'n ain't easy"
Yeah, let us wait till there is a conflict with the Russians and let us see if Vladimir Putin backs down or bitch slaps your usurper-in-chief, Joe Biden. That is the reason, your soy boy idol will never be the President Donald Trump was. A real alpha male who stands for the United States and its interests compared to your sellout idol who is subservient to China and will sell out US interests for his financial gain. You got a winner alright. Ha ha ha ha! Hilarious.
Yeah, President Vladimir Putin is real scared of Joe Biden. Look what the Russians just did. Does this look like they are afraid of the US and NATO? Macron, Merkel and Trudeau will handle Putin by begging for mercy while, Biden hides behind their backs. Just wait and see. https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-holds-major-drills-crimea-102753724.html
The weapons have been delivered.... The waterways have been secured... MOSCOW -- Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year. Last week, Russia has announced that it would close broad areas of the Black Sea near Crimea to foreign navy ships and state vessels until November, a move that drew Ukrainian protests and raised Western concerns. Russia also announced restrictions on flights near Crimea this week.